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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-07, Page 4Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1987 The Clinton News -Record Is published each Wednesday at P.O. Roz 19, Clinton. Ontario. Cando. NOM 1 LS. Tel.: 407-3443. Subscription Rate: Canada -321.00 Sr. Citizen - 310.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 330.00 per year It is registered as second class moll by the post office under the permit number 0817. The News -Record Incorporated In 1924, the Huron News -Record, founded In 1881, and The Clin- ton News Era, founded In 1863. Total press runs 3,700. Incorporating THE BLYTH STANDARD)�e; ANNE CHISHOLM - Editor FREDA McLEOD - Office Manager SHELLEY McPHEE-HAIST - Reporter DAVID EMSLIE - Reporter GAYLE KING - Advertising SANDRA BELL - Circulation/Classified GARY HAIST - General Manager A MEMBER MEMBER EZ�t Blue RIBBON AWARD 1987 Display advertising rotes available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 15 effective Oc- tober 1, 1904. Inquest findings may save lives The May 13 death of a 25 -year old Brucefield fireman was an unfortunate accident. Hindsight cannot bring back the life of Ken Aikenhead. A recent inquest into his death attempted to determine why this young man was killed as he travelled to a scene of a fire. The inquest endeavored to establish recommendations and guidelines that could help prevent other accidents of a similar nature. Inquests are never pleasant. However, fancily, friends and associates of Ken Aikenhead should feel some sense of comfort and satisfaction in knowing that the recommendations that came from the inquest into his death could make major and necessary changes to fire safety in Ontario. When our volunteer fire fighters answer the call of duty they put their lives at risk. Ken Aikenhead was an unfortunate victim. Recommendations that aim to ensure the safety of fire fighters, use of proper equipment and adequate training are vital to the protection of the dedicated men who willingly put their lives on the line to fight fires. They should nut be placed in the situation of compromise because equipment does not meet safety standards, because they have been improperly trained for the .lob. The death of Ken Aikenhead and others like him have brought to light serious deficiencies in fire fighting safety standards in this province. The Ontario Fire Marshal; Office must be made aware of the potential hazards, local municipal councils must be made aware, and fire departments too. With far-reaching recommendations like those that were brought forth from the Aikenhead inquest, there is hope that fire safety standards in the future will be strengthened for the protection and security of our volunteer fire fighters. - By Shelley McPhee Haist. Family - a valued tradition it gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings to all those associated with National Family Week, to be held from October 5th to the 1lth. Special emphasis is being placed this year on children and they, of course, are the main beneficiaries of homogeneous and secure families. Society is evolving at a dizzying pace and although the family unit is itself in the throes of profound change, it remains a port in the storm, a haven where children may find nur- turance, safety, love, guidance and a sense of self. Even as it undergoes startling and disturbing changes, the tarnily unit is we first societal structure children identify with. In an age of turmoil where parents are often subjected to stressful lifestvles, and where grandparents, aunts and uncles are sometimes widely scattered, the fami- ly is still the best tool at our disposal to en- sure our children learn the values which will help them shape tomorrow's society. National Family Week offers a wonder- ful opportunity to tell our nearest and dearest how much we truly care. I urge all Canadians to devote thought to the impor- tance of preserving family life, one of society's most valuable institutions. Jeanne Sauve Applause for Arts Committee I )acr iE;ditor, The Clinton Arts ('onunittee takes great prof' and pleasure in announcing that their first Children's Entertainment Series has been sold nut. A full house enjoyed the first performance this past Saturday. We would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Ontario Arts Coun- cil. through their touring office. and thank the many families who bought tickets. A special thanks goes to Wendy McFarlan, Kathy Chambers, Donna Woodall, Sally McNichol, Esther Cantelon, Pearl Samplonius. Kathy Pletsch, Marilyn Tyn- dall, Carol Mitchell, Ellen Colsen, Judy Dix- on and (;ina Radley who served as ticket sellers. Thank you all! Clinton Arts Committee Play promotes world peace I u I .I11”, \\ nul11 I11.I \ our readers to be aware of ,I, •vent that our two organizations, the Huron County Medical Society and Women Today are co -sponsoring. Bossin's Home Remedy for Nuclear War will appear one night only at the Blyth Memorial Hall on Thursday October 15 at 8:00 pm. This one man musical comedy show is theatre with a definite point of view: anti-nuclear, pro - peace This will be a lively and enlightened evening for anyone interested in learning more about the issues of peace and nuclear disarmament - while having fun and being entertained. Readers may be curious as to why two quite different organizations would join forces to bring this event to Huron ('aunt} Roth the Medical Society and Women Today are primarily involved in promoting health and we strongly believe that peace is a health issue We are supported by the World Health Organization which names peace as ack RiddQll, MPP As has been the tradition for the past 14 years since I was first elected to the Legislature, I have endeavored, as your Member of the Ontario Legislature, to keep the constituents of my riding informed about what their government in Queen's Park is doing each and every week. With the help of the weekly newspapers in the area, I hope to continue with that pledge. I would like first of all to extend warm greetings to all those constituents in the north half of Huron. I look forward to work- ing for you. And to those in the south part of the county, I am pleased to represent you once more. The composition of the new provincial parliament at Queen's Park will more ac- curately reflect the changing face of Ontario as a result of the recent election. Sixteen women were elected to the government for a total 20 women in the 130 seat legislature, a new high. As well, a number of people representing various ethnocultural groups in Ontario will now have a voice at Queen's Park. Despite the successful outcome of the election, Premier 'Peterson said the numbers would not change his style of a fundamental condition and pre -requisite for health. It is not only the potential total loss of life on the planet that nuclear build up threatens. Our mental health is also af- fected as we face the despair of an uncertain future. Women Today and the Medical Society are also both commited to social responsibility. When tax dollars are diverted into nuclear armaments, funds are diverted from the quality medical services and innovative health promotion activities that is our work here in Huron County. We also believe that working together peacefully and cooperatively on a local level is one more way of working toward global peace We invite your readers to participate with us in this endeavour by attending Bossin's Home Remedy for Nuclear War. Respectfully, Beth Fulton, President, Women Today Peter Englert, President, Huron County Medical Society Writer calls for system of popular vote in politics To the Editor: With a popular vote of only 47.5 per cent the f,iberals won 95 of the 130 seats. A com- mon sense calculation, using the popular vote, would give the Liberals 47.5 per cent or 62 'Seats, the NDP 25.6 per cent or 33 seats and the Conservatives 24.5 per cent or 32 seats The Liberal party automatically became strong because the NDP or Conser- vatives were a few votes short in some ridings. The time has come to study the results of the election more closely and dare to challenge the current system and consider proportional representation. Using the popular vote we would see a more democratic representation of the people of Ontario. I,ots of voters and non -voters would feel more comfortable with this more just system. Often el ;u, �, p,. , ,..,,. u; ,.lie people don't go out to vote because they feel depressed. They stay home because they don't like to get involved with politics. They don't feel motivated and shy away from politics. Let us work together to dare to use the true vote of the people in the future. We have to ask our leaders to sincerely study and act upon the possibilities of starting a new system of proportional representation that seems to be more democratic and just. The last couple of years the Liberals and NDP had to compromise a lot. The coalition government of Liberals and NDP was very productive, working for the betterment of the people of Ontario. We spend billions of dollars on education and if there is.no social progress, education has failed. So let us think and work together to make a better Canada. Elisabeth Willens RR 2 Mitchell governing. "Majority or minority govern- ment, we must earn the people's trust every single day," he said. Premier Peterson also pledged to con- tinue to run an open and accountable government. He said the government will continue to fulfill the commitments made during the election campaign in the areas of education, health care, housing, the en- vironment and trade. "We said two years ago the things we would do, and we've done them in the last two years," he said. As the first order of business, the new Ex- ecutive Council was sworn in at a public ceremony at Queen's Park with a slightly expanded cabinet. The first sitting of the 34th parliament will begin on November 3 with a speech from the throne read by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander. I was very pleased that Premier Peterson asked me to continue in the Agriculture and Food portfolio. The 30 Ontario Cabinet Ministers sworn in September 29, in order of precedence are: David Peterson, Premier, Intergovernmental Affairs; Robert Nixon, Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Economics, Financial Institutions; Sean Conway, Mines, Government House Leader; James Bradley. Environment; Ian Scott, Attorney - General, Responsible for Native Affairs; Jack Riddell, Agriculture and Food; John Eakins, Municipal Affairs; Vincent Kerrio, Natural Resources; Hugh O'Neil, Tourism. and Recreation; John Sweeney, Community and Social Services; Murray Elston, Management Board, Chairman of Cabinet; William Wrye, Consumer and Commercial Relations; Bernard Grandmaitre, Revenue, Responsible for Francophone Affairs; Alvin Curling, Skills Development; Edward Fulton, Transportation; Monte Kwinter, In- dustry, Trade and Technology; Lily Munro, Culture and Communications'; Gregory Sor- bara, Labor, Responsible for Women's Issues; Elinor Caplan, Health; Rene Fon- taine, Northern Development; David Ram- say, Correctional Services; Joan Smith, Solicitor -General; Christopher Ward, Education; Chaviva Hosek, Housing; Lyn McLeod, Colleges and Universities; Richard Patten, Government Services; Gerry Phillips, Citizenship, Responsible for Race Relations and the Ontario Human Rights Commission; Bob Wong, Energy; Remo Mancini, Minister Without Portfolio, Responsible for Disabled Persons; Mavis Wilson, Minister Without Portfolio, Respon- sible for Senior Citizens' Affairs. EARLY FILES 5 years ago October 6, 1982 Town Hall Restoration Gets Go Ahead - Clinton town council has accepted a com- mittee recommendation which has in- structed the architectural firm of C.A. Ven - ton Associates to report on available government grants and to draw detailed specifications for the restoration of the Clin- ton town hall and library. At a special meeting on Monday night in a recorded vote council unanimously passed a motion to accept an admission from the Simcoe firm for the recycling of the entire town hall and library buildings with the ad- dition of a new police station and entranceway. Grant Stirling For Warden - Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling announced his candidacy for the position of Huron County warden at the September 30 session of county council. Realizing it is an election year, Reeve Stirling asked for the support of those who will be back after the November 8 election. The 1983 warden will be elected and sworn in at a meeting on December 14 at 2 p.m. at the county courthouse in Goderich. Mud Coverage Hurts Match - The Interna- tional Plowing Match ( IPM I and Farm Machinery show is over for another year and while attendance has been assessed as "reasonable", organizers say match coverage by the London Free Press cost them at least 100,000 in attendance. Treasurer of the IPM Middlesex local committee Brian Hughes commented on Monday, Ocotobet 4 that a full page photo spread in Saturday's edition of The Free Press hurt attendance at the match. Atten- dance was under 110,000 for the five-day event. 10 years ago October 6, 1977 ltamp Bylaw Mission - Ramp curbs for seniors, handicapped and mothers with bug- gies will be considered by council when a motion to put these in, which was made two or three years ago, is found and looked at. The Kinette group of Clinton sent cor- respondence to the town council questioning their move not to put in ramps two years ago when the request wag heard and council agreed with it. New Grandstand Needs Repairs - Clin- ton's new $250,000 grandstand, just com- pleted this June, does not fully meet the On- tario Building Code, and will have to undergo more construction before it receives approval from the government. According to Clinton Kinsmen Club grand- stand chairman Paul Kerrigan, the footings under the centre beams of the new structure are not strong enough according to specifications drawn up by the Ontario Rac- ing Commission's engineers, and will have to be dug up and replaced. Merchants Upset Over isaace St. Parking Changes - A recent Clinton Council proposed change in the parking on Isaac Street from angle to parallel brought out a delegation of five merchants on Monday night's meeting, protesting the move. The delegation and council became in- volved in a lengthy discussion over the street which range from the major parking change to the snow removal problem. 25 years ago October 4, 1962 Hullett Assessment Roll Now $2,779,555 For '63 - Reeve T. Leiper and all councillors attended Hullett Township council meeting in Londesboro Community Hall on Monday night. George Carter, assessor for Hullett, presented the assessment roll for 1963 taxes, and noted a slight increase. However, some of the increase was offset by increased bush lot exemptions. Present total assessment is $2,852,005 (gross) less $72,450 exemption making a taxable assessment of $2,779,555. Clinton Bantams in Ontario Finals, In Ajax Saturday, Here Monday - For the se- cond year in a row a Clinton minor baseball team is playing in Ontario finals. The Clinton Fish and Game Club - sponsored bantams enter Ontario Baseball Association Bantams "B" finals this weekend. First game is in Ajax on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Wingham People Say "No" To More Outlets - Ratepayers at Wingham turned down proposed establishment of dining and cocktail lounges in the town in a decisive "no" vote on September 20. On the, question of a licenced dining lounge, 822 persons voted no and 534 voted yes. In the question of cocktail lounges, 861 voted no and 496 voted yes. Winghgam has a liquor store and a brewers' 'retail site. The town has no beverage rooms, the nearest being at Teeswater, 10 miles away. The nearest cocktail lounge is Paisley, 38 miles away. 50 years ago October 7, 1937 Liberal Party Elected - Election history, written in Ontario in 1934, repeated itself yesterday as the province returned Liberal members to the Government benches of the Ontario Legislature. The Premier himself scored a striking victory in Elgin by greatly increasing his 1934 majority. The Conservative leader met defeat in Simcooe Centre where Hon. L. J. Simpson, minister of education, was re- elected. Little Locals - Mr. Henry Sloman brought a generous sample of late -growth strawber- ries into The News -Record last Friday. They were much enjoyed. Fishing is good down at the river. While trying his luck recently Mr. Iddo Crich was fortunate enough to land a handsome bass which tipped the scale at 4'4 pounds. Goderich Township - Mr. Albert Bond is convalescing from a severe attack of pneumonia. We hope he will continue to im- prove and soon be out around again. The girls of the YPU surprised Miss Mary Grigg, bride-to-be, on Tuesday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower. An enjoyable afternoon was spent together. Mrs. S. T. Walter is in Goderich for a few days. 75 years ago October 10, 1912 A Progressive Church - In pursuance of its policy of annual improvements the Ontario street church but recently finished its renovating of the parsonage upon which a considerable sum of money was expended. And the decorating of the interior of the church has now been decided on, a contract to that effect having been entered into. The cost will be five hundred dollars or more, the work to be done during the month of November. Will Be Re -Opened - The Salvation Arrny citadel, which has been closed for some time for repairs and a thorough renovation, will be re -opened on Sunday next. Major F. Mor- ris of London will conduct the opening ser- vices at three o'clock in the afternoon. He will be assisted by Mrs. Morris and Captain Martin. there will also be a service in the evening at seven -thirty and the public is cor- dially invited to attend either or both services. The Town Council - The town council has ordered that two more street lights be in- stalled. The commitee has the say as to where. if you think you need another lamp down on your street, hunt up the committee. A list of street watering accounts was placed in Chief Wheatley's hands with in- structions to collect, if not one way, then another.